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Hampton, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hampton city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
137,334
Population
2,669/sq mi density
$67,758
Median Income
$36,787 per capita
$234,100
Home Value
$272,161 Zillow
$1,346
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
307 sunny days/yr
295
Violent Crime/100K
2,999 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,758 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,100 home value, $1,346/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 136.3 sq mi (352.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0480°N, 76.2973°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampton city County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk International (ORF) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.73 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Hampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").